The best way to learn a foreign language effectively is to incorporate it into your everyday life. In this article, we have collected various ways to learn Finnish online and on social media. These tips are perfect for anyone studying Finnish, whether you are just starting out or have already made some progress in your studies. Of course, these tips can also be used when learning other foreign languages.
When studying languages, it is a good idea to use more than one of your senses. For example, by listening to Finnish, you will learn to understand different styles of speech, dialects, and speaking speeds. By watching Finnish news, you will learn about Finnish culture and learn to associate different words with cultural phenomena.
Learn Finnish
The most important thing when learning a foreign language is to study regularly. WordDive’s Learn Finnish course package is a comprehensive learning program that allows you to study Finnish at your own pace, from basic level up to advanced one.
WordDive also offers free grammar pages where you can review Finnish grammar and its various topics, such as KPT change or different cases. Go to the grammar pages here.
Read and watch local news
Plain language refers to simplified language that is easy to read and understand. Reading plain Finnish can help you understand the content of a text more easily. You can read news in plain language for free on websites such as Selkosanomat or Yle selkouutiset. You can watch news broadcasts in plain language on Yle Areena.
You can read Finnish-language news for free on websites such as Helsingin Sanomat, Yle, Iltasanomat, and Iltalehti. You can watch news broadcasts in Finnish on Yle Areena. You can also read news on social media, for example, on the @ylekioski, @iltalehti, and @iltasanomat accounts.
Programs and podcasts
If you want to review the basics of Finnish or try a different learning method, you can try watching instructional videos. Yle Areena, for example, has a video series on the basics of Finnish. Listen to spoken language by watching various television programs or videos.
To help you get ready for the YKI test, Yle has put together a collection of videos on their website.
Music and word games
To build up your vocabulary and collect synonyms, word games are a great way to go. You could try Yle’s Sanapyramidi for Finnish learners, or if you’re more advanced, Helsingin Sanomat’s word games. There’s also a word game called Sanuli online.
When listening to music in a foreign language, the words stick in your mind along with the melody without you even noticing, and your listening comprehension improves. Listen to Finnish music using WordDive’s playlist. Turn on the music while cooking, driving, or walking.
Happy learning!